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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,248 and 544,560

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,248 and 544,560 is: 1,185,006.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,248 : 544,560 = 544,560 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,248/544,560 = 544,560/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,248x = 544,560 × 544,560
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,248x = 296,545,593,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,545,593,600/250,248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185,006.85

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